JPH035784A - Timetable display device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To eliminate the revision cost and to change a timetable in a short time by using a variable display device, reading out and displaying timetable data registered in a memory in a set range. CONSTITUTION:When the electric power source of a device is turned on, a control part B is operated to read out timetable data from a memory 8 and gives this data to a display control means 9. The display control means 9 gives a display control signal to a display device A having plural stages of display faces of individual time zones based on this timetable data, and operation times or the like are divided by time zones and are displayed on the display device A to complete a timetable. Thus, the revision cost is eliminated and the timetable is changed in a short time.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] This invention is applicable to the operation timetables of vehicles such as trains, buses, ships, etc.
The present invention relates to a device for displaying a timetable such as a theater opening timetable or a facility gate opening timetable.

[Prior art and problems] Conventional timetables are either written directly on the surface of the signboard, dividing the operating times etc. by time zone on -day, or by pasting a sheet, plate, etc. on which the operating times etc. are printed on the signboard. It is the composition.

Therefore, every time we revise the operating hours, etc.,
In the case of train service timetables, signage replacement work is often done late at night, which requires a lot of time and manpower, making revision costs extremely high, and the replacement work is dangerous. When using sheets or plates, there is a risk of peeling off due to deterioration over time or vibration.

[Technical Problems to be Solved] This invention has been made in view of the above points, and eliminates the need to replace signboards when revising the time, allows arbitrary time changes, and reduces revision costs. First, the present invention aims to provide a display device that allows the timetable to be changed in a short period of time.

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to solve the above problems, a timetable display device according to the first invention includes: (a) a display device and a control section; (b) the display device includes: , has a plurality of display screens for each time zone, and each display screen has a plurality of display sections for displaying hours and minutes, and (c) the control section includes: a. a memory; , a CPLJ, and an interface; b. The memory stores timetable data for each time period; c. The CPU has a readout means and a display control means; ■ The readout means reads timetable data from the memory and provides the timetable data to the display control means; (2) the display control means outputs a display control signal based on the given timetable data; d. The interface connects the CPLJ and the display, and outputs a control signal output from the display control means to the display.

Further, the timetable display device according to the second invention includes (a) a display, a control section, and an operation section, and (b) the display has a plurality of display screens for each time zone. The display surface of each stage has at least a plurality of display sections for displaying hours and minutes, and (c) the control section includes: a. a memory, a CPU, and an input/output interface; , b. The memory stores timetable data for each time period, c. The CPU includes a reading range setting means, a succession means,
[1] The reading range setting means sets a predetermined normal range based on the current time, unless a time is specified from the operating section, and when the time is specified from the operating section. If there is, a designated range corresponding to the designated time is set in addition to the normal range, and (i) the successive reading means reads timetable data from the range set by the reading range setting means of the memory. , the timetable data is given to the display control means; (i) the display control means outputs a display control signal based on the given timetable data; d. the input/output interface: The CPU and the operation section are connected to each other, and the CPU and the display are connected to each other, a specified time inputted from the operation section is given to the reading range setting means, and a control signal output from the display control means is sent to the display. It is characterized by the following:

[Operation] In the first invention, when the device is powered on, the control section operates, reads timetable data from the memory, and provides the read timetable data to the display control means. A display control signal is given to the display device based on the table data. As a result, the timetable is completed by displaying operating times and other information on the display, categorized by time zone.

By updating the timetable data stored in the memory, a revised timetable can be displayed.

In the second invention, when the device is powered on, the control section operates, and the reading range setting means determines whether or not a time is specified, and if there is no time specification, the reading range setting means reads out the normal range of the timetable data in the memory. That is, timetable data for a predetermined range of time, at least a certain range based on the current time, is read, and the read timetable data is provided to the display control means.

Therefore, the display will display a certain range (based on the current time).
(part of the timetable) will be displayed.

When the operating section is operated to specify a time, the successive range setting means reads timetable data of the specified range (time zone corresponding to the specified time) in addition to the normal range, and inputs it to the display control means. Therefore, in addition to the timetable for a certain range of time based on the current time, the timetable corresponding to the specified time is also displayed.

[Embodiment] Next, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a vehicle operation timetable display will be described based on the drawings.

The timetable display device according to the first invention includes a display A and a control section B, as shown in FIG.

The display device A has a display panel 1 as shown in FIG. This display panel 1 has a guidance display surface 2 at its upper end that displays what timetable the timetable displayed by this display panel is. The time display surface 3 for each time zone, in which the display surface and the minute display surface m are juxtaposed horizontally, is arranged in multiple vertical stages 31.3□...
It is arranged.

In the timetable display device according to the first invention, the time display surface is
15:00 from 5:00 a.m. including the first train time to 0:00 a.m. including the last train time
It has stage time display surfaces 31 to 31!1.

The hour display face and minute display face m of each row are each equipped with a display part.The display part of the 1 o'clock display face is composed of seven LED elements (seven segments) and can display numbers. It has two digits.

Further, the display section of the minute display screen m uses a display unit DU as illustrated in FIG.

That is, the 0 character display part 5 has a number display part 4 in which seven segments for two digits are arranged horizontally in the upper half, and a character display part 5 in a matrix configuration in the lower half. ,
The destination of the train etc. displayed by the upper numerical display section 4 (
This is to display the initials and symbols of the terminal station name.

In the margin of the display panel, for example, in the 0 o'clock column where the amount of display is small, the name of the terminal station, etc., represented by the initials or symbols displayed in this character display section, etc., is written in a note 6.

On either the left or right side of the character display section 5, there is a type display section 7 for displaying the type of train, etc. (semi-express, express, limited express, etc.).
The 0 type display section, in which one or more LEDs are provided, is composed of one LED or a plurality of LEDs that emit light of different colors, and is displayed by lighting. When there are multiple types, a multiple type display unit or a type display unit composed of multiple LEDs is used, and the control of a single type display that distinguishes each type using a different color is controlled by an ATC (automatic train control system). This is done using a known technique based on a train identification signal obtained from a train controller) or CTC (central train controller), so it will not be described in detail here.

A timetable is displayed on this display panel by displaying hours and minutes on the hour and minute display surfaces of each stage of the display by a control section, which will be described later.

On the other hand, the control unit B is composed of a computer, and includes a memory 8, a CPU 9, an input interface 10,
It has an output interface 11.

The memory 8 includes a ROM that stores a system program,
It has a RAM that temporarily stores data input from the outside. External input data including an IC memory that may be externally connected to the RAM includes timetable data to be displayed on the display A. This timetable data is stored in memory for each time period.

Then, for example, the timetable data may be registered in the memory 8 via the input interface 10 using a communication device from a control center such as a central station, or an IC memory in which timetable data is registered may be connected to the CPU 9. When using an IC memory, there is no need to equip the control unit with an expensive communication device, and the timetable display device becomes inexpensive.

The CPU 9 has, as its functions, a timetable registration means 91, a successive range setting means 92, a reading means 93, and a display control means 94, as shown in FIG.

When timetable data is provided from an IC memory, the timetable registration means 91 determines whether or not the IC memory is connected. In addition, when timetable data is input from the outside via communication, the CPU is interrupted by polling from the outside, and processing for registering the timetable data is performed.
Then, when timetable data is registered, a flag is raised.

The successive range setting means 92 specifies from which time zone storage area of the timetable data in the memory 8 should be read.0 When displaying all the timetables of the day at the same time on the display A, If you want to display the timetable only for a specific time period on the 0 display which is set up to read out all the timetable data in the memory, the successive range setting means can set this readout range. be.

The reading means 93 cyclically reads the timetable data in the range set by the reading range setting means 92 and provides the data to the display control means 94. Thereby, the display control means 94 outputs the display control signal to the output interface 1.
1 to display device A.

With the above configuration, when the power is turned on to this timetable display device, the control unit B first checks whether or not timetable data is registered by the timetable registration means 91, and if registered, reads out the timetable data. The means 93 reads timetable data from the storage area set by the read range setting means 92,
The display control means 6 which supplies the data to the display control means 94 outputs a control signal to the display device A, so that the display device A controls the display portions of the display surfaces of each stage based on the timetable data read out from the memory 8. Displays a timetable including hours, minutes, destinations, etc.

When the power is turned off, the operation of the control unit is terminated, and the display of the timetable is also terminated.

5 and 6 show an embodiment of the second invention.

The display panel IE of the display in this case has a current time display surface 2b in addition to a display content guide surface 2a. This current time display screen is composed of a four-digit, seven-segment display section for displaying hours and minutes.

In addition, the display panel IE in this invention has a number of time display screens as reduced as possible from the number of time display screens in the case of the first invention, that is, the first stage 3f of the time zone including the first train time, and the current time. The middle tier 3m has three tiers, including the time period including the last train time and the following two tiers, and the final tier 31, which includes the time of the last train, for a total of 5P 1 minute, and when customers request time slots other than the above. It only has a time display surface of another additional stage 3a for additional display when there is a request for time display.

The first stage 3f and the final stage 31 may be provided on display devices installed at stations where the necessity is high, and may be omitted at stations where the necessity is low.The display contents of the first stage 3f and the final stage 31 is fixed, whereas the display content in the middle row 3m is shifted as the current time changes.

In addition, between the first Pi3f, the middle stage 3m, and the final stage 31, 1
It is preferable to provide a blank area 3b for each stage because it makes it easier to read the time in each stage.

As mentioned above, simply displaying a timetable consisting of only a time zone including the first train time, multiple time zones including the current time, and a time zone including the last train time will not be enough for users of trains in other time zones. may cause inconvenience.

Therefore, in this second invention, in addition to the above-mentioned normal display range, when a customer requests display, an additional stage 3 is added to display the timetable for the time zone including the specified time.
This is because a is provided.

In order to notify the customer that the timetable for the specified time will be displayed on this display screen at the customer's request, a usage guide display screen 31 is provided near the top or bottom of the additional stage 3a. Appropriate guidance text is printed on this usage guidance display screen.

In order to enable the customer to make a display request, the operating section 12 is installed in a place where the display surface of the display can be seen, such as on a pillar installed close to the display. A cable 13 is provided between them, and the operating section and the control section are electrically connected by this cable.

The operation unit 12 has a numeric keypad 121 for specifying the time, and a start key 122 printed with hour characters for giving an input end signal after operating the numeric keypad.

In the control unit BE in the second invention, as illustrated in FIG. 6, a CPU 9 is connected to an operation unit 12 via an input interface 10. Similarly to the first invention, timetable data is registered in the memory 8 by external input or by an IC memory.

The functions of the CPU 9 are basically the same as those shown in FIG.
In this invention, in the case of a display having a first stage 3f and a final stage 31, a storage area for timetable data corresponding to the first stage 3f and the final stage 31 is set as the first reading range, and a storage area for timetable data corresponding to the first stage 3f and the final stage 31 is set as the second reading range. The current time is determined based on the hour data of the time data output by the built-in clock or the time data input from the outside and stored in the memory, and the time period that includes the current time and the following two hours ( In the example in Figure 5, the current time is 7:18, so 3 in the time period from 7:00 to 9:00
Set the storage area for timetable data. The first reading range and the second reading range are normal ranges when there is no display request from the operation unit.

When there is a display request from the operation unit 12, in addition to the above-mentioned normal range, a storage area for timetable data for a time period including the specified time input from the operation unit is additionally set. The range specification based on this specified input from the customer is for a certain period of time, for example, 1
After continuing for a minute, it is automatically canceled and the presence or absence of the next display request is monitored.

In this way, the successive range setting means 92 constantly checks whether there is a designated timetable display request, and if there is no request, it gives a setting signal for only the normal range to the successive range setting means 93, and if there is, it sets the normal range and the designated range. give a signal.

Therefore, the readout means 93 reads out the timetable data of a predetermined area based on the successive range setting signal given by the readout range setting means 92 and provides it to the display control means 94, so that there is no display request on the display AE. In this case, the timetable for the normal range is displayed on the display screen in the fifth row from the top in FIG. On the other hand, if the customer specifies the time zone of the time they wish to display from the operation panel 12, for example, by pressing the "1", 11111, and "hour" keys to specify 11 o'clock, the above normal range will be displayed. In addition, the 11 o'clock timetable is also displayed on the bottom display screen. Then, after a certain period of time, the timetable for this specified range disappears, so other customers can specify any time and
You can display the timetable for your desired time period.

In the above description, the display unit of the display may be an LCD, a magnetic disk display, or another variable display instead of the LED, depending on the location where the display is installed.

Also, the above is an example applied to displaying a vehicle timetable, but
The present invention can also be applied to the display of various timetables such as the opening of a theater, etc., the demonstration or play of a stadium, the opening of the gate of a facility, etc.

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, according to the invention, the display device uses a variable display device and reads out and displays the timetable data registered in the memory within a set range. Because of this, there is no need to replace signboards when the time is revised, there is no revision cost, and the timetable can be changed in a short time.

Further, according to the second invention, normally the minimum necessary normal range is displayed, and when a display request is made by a customer's operation, the specified range is also displayed. It is possible to reduce the display area, thus reducing equipment costs, and moreover, it is possible to fully meet customer demands.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the basic configuration of the first invention, FIG. 2 is a front view with the display panel of the display device partially omitted,
FIG. 3 is an enlarged front view of the display unit, and FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the CPU of the control section. FIG. 5 is a front view of the display panel of the display of the timetable display device C according to the second invention, and FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the basic operation of the device. A...Display device, 1...Front panel, 2...Guidance display surface, 31-31. ...Time display surface, h...Hour display surface, m...Minute display surface, DU...Display unit, 4...Numeric display section, 5...Character display section, 7... Type display unit, B...Control unit, 8...Memory, 9...CPU, 91...Timetable registration means, 92...Continuation range setting means, 93...Reading means, 94. ...display control means, 10...input interface, 11...output interface, 12...operation unit.

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) (a) It has a display device and a control section, and (b) The display device has a plurality of display screens for each time zone, and the display screen in each step is at least for displaying hours and minutes. (c) The control unit includes: (a) a memory, a CPU, and an interface; (b) the memory stores timetable data for each time period; c. The CPU has a readout means and a display control means, [1] The readout means reads timetable data from the memory and provides the time data to the display control means; [2] The display control means outputs a display control signal based on the given timetable data; d. The interface connects the CPU and the display and outputs the display control signal from the display control means. A timetable display device that outputs a control signal to the display device. (2) (a) It has a display, a control part, and an operation part, and (b) The display has a plurality of display screens for each time zone, and each display screen has at least (c) The control unit includes a memory, a CPU, and an input/output interface; b. The memory stores timetable data. c. The CPU includes a reading range setting means, a reading means,
[1] The reading range setting means sets a predetermined normal range based on the current time, unless a time is specified from the operating section, and when the time is specified from the operating section. If it is hot,
In addition to the normal range, a designated range corresponding to a designated time is set; [2] the reading means reads timetable data from the range set by the reading range setting means of the memory;
The timetable data is given to the display control means; [3] The display control means outputs a display control signal based on the given timetable data; d. The input/output interface is , the CPU and the operation section are connected, and the CPU and the display are connected respectively, the specified time inputted from the operation section is given to the readout range setting means, and the control signal output from the display control means is sent to the display. A timetable display device that outputs data to a timetable.